May 02, 2026  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENGS 381 - Biomechanical Systems


This course combines anatomical knowledge with engineering principles to mathematically model human movement. Kinetics and kinematics of human movement are covered as well as the basics of biomaterials. OpenSim, a freely available software package, is used to explore kinematics of the upper and lower limb.

Credits: 2
Terms Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Prerequisites: BIOL 222  or KIN 200  with a grade of C- or better